Andy_Bangle Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Last week we had the VW Anorak, this week it's the Ford Ranger Wildtrak - another pickup for sheep worriers and wannabe surfers in Dorrrrrrrset! ALL-NEW HIGH-TECH FORD RANGER WILDTRAK MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT IN GENEVARange-topping Ford Ranger Wildtrak model revealed New engines include Dagenham's 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel Exceptional towing capability of up to 3350 kg and increased payload capacity Ranger Wildtrak among the most high-tech compact pickups with smart technologies such as Bluetooth Voice Control and Rear View Camera system Best-in-class water-wading capability of up to 800 mm and a ground clearance of up to 230 mm On sale in Britain in November 2011 Designed and developed in Australia (lots of sheep chasing), Ranger will be offered as a complete family of compact pick-ups with three different cab body styles, 4x2 and 4x4 drive trains, two ride heights and up to four series choices to suit every pocket and market. The new, Dagenham-built, 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel delivers peak torque output of 375 Nm and power output of 150 PS, whilst a highly responsive and efficient new 3.2-litre 5-cylinder diesel produces a powerful 470 Nm of torque is power rated at 200PS. Both new powertrains have been developed and refined to deliver excellent fuel economy that is among the best in class. Fitted with an 80-litre fuel tank, Ranger is also expected to have one of the longest ranges in its segment. Edited March 2, 2011 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I think you'll find it's Daaahhhrrset. Ask Mook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 A 5 cylinder! Excellent. Something good from a Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 The arse end of the pick up range! IM suprised it never sold to well over here given the love affair with Fords but other brands have really cornered the market. Maybe the orange will be a popular colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Ho hum, no better/worse than any of the other pointless vehicles in the same category. There is no need for this type of vehicle in the uk, totally pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 ........erm but they carry stuff on and off road, tow stuff, and provide ample room for passengers, so there is a point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 ........erm but they carry stuff on and off road, tow stuff, and provide ample room for passengers, so there is a point! But they don't do any of those things you mention well, they are poor off road vehicles, because that's not what they were designed to do, they don't carry passengers in comfort as the double cab bit is a compromise, and therefore cramped, they don't carry loads well as the load bed is small due the passenger compromise, just look at all the one man band builders who have them, always with bits of wood etc hanging off the back because the bed is too small. You can't leave anything in the back as it'll either get wet or stolen in this country. That's why anyone who has one of these types of vehicle should be made to swap it for a transit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hey Tipsy, here's another one for you to rant about: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) But they don't do any of those things you mention well, they are poor off road vehicles, because that's not what they were designed to do, they don't carry passengers in comfort as the double cab bit is a compromise, and therefore cramped, they don't carry loads well as the load bed is small due the passenger compromise, just look at all the one man band builders who have them, always with bits of wood etc hanging off the back because the bed is too small.You can't leave anything in the back as it'll either get wet or stolen in this country. That's why anyone who has one of these types of vehicle should be made to swap it for a transit! BANG ON! On two different points; The Ranger class pick ups are not all that good, you cant haul much, they dont drive very well, they dont go all that fast in a straight line. The build is poor (compared to the big ones). Space is limited inside, no luxury materials, most are 2WD....the list goes on. The only decent one that i ever really saw of these type was the "Honda Ridgeline" it drove like a car, was fitted with good interior and looked the part and as long as you kept it on the road and only carried deck chairs in it it was a pretty decent drive! The market globally might go smaller eventutally but its the big bigger trucks on the 1500, 2500 + 3500's is where its at (knock the last 0 off for the Ford line). The proper hardcore little "backkies" you see all over the world from the likes of Nissan are a lot tougher then the Ranger. Think of these types as "soft loaders" for the "soft roaders" who want a pick up! After importing my pick up when i moved back here Cummins TD in a 3500 Ram i concluded it got to wet back there. There to many people could grab stuff from it. It was a full size and dident have issues with space and had dualies too. However i concluded like Tipex said that van is much more practical and you can even get them to look "sporty". I think if you want something "pick-up'ish " and versatile even consider the Transit cab with the tipper back! Edited March 2, 2011 by steelwind101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hey Tipsy, here's another one for you to rant about: On the positive side, it's the best looking Ssangyong I've ever seen! Although you'd be lucky to get a couple of bricks in that load bed, let alone a pallet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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